Immigrants and mental disorders in the united states: New evidence on the healthy migrant hypothesis

Salas-Wright, Christopher P.; Vaughn, Michael G.; Goings, Trenette Clark; Miller, Daniel P.; Schwartz, Seth J.

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2018.06.039

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“…Our analysis showed that the ethnic concentration variable had a negative association with mental illness risk. Similar findings were found in an epidemiological study by Salas-Wright et al (2018). Their results were based on a population survey of 36,309 adults consisting of immigrants and individuals born in the US.…”

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Spatio-temporal analysis of mental illness and the impact of marginalization-based factors: a case study of Ontario, Canada

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2020

Annals of GIS

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Mental illness is a predominant medical condition in Canada. Marginalized groups in the Canadian population such as those with low income, the poorly educated and ethnic minorities are susceptible to mental health disorders. Using mental health-related emergency department visits as an indicator of mental illness cases, we employ a Bayesian spatio-temporal regression model to estimate mental illness risk across the 35 public health units of Ontario, Canada from 2006 to 2017. The association between mental illness and the following marginalization-related factors: material deprivation, residential instability and ethnic concentration is also evaluated. Over the assessed period, the relative risk of mental illness ranged from 0.45 (95% CI: 0.44-0.46) to 3.29 (95% CI: 3.20-3.37). Health units with elevated levels of material deprivation and residential instability were positively associated with increased mental illness risk whilst areas with higher ethnic concentration were linked with lower risk. Findings showed that the temporal trend of risk continuously increased over the 11 year period, with health units in northern Ontario experiencing higher risk compared to southern units. The management of psychiatric disorders presents a significant challenge to the Canadian health-care system. An understanding of the geographic distribution of mental health risk across space and time can be useful for improved policy-making and public health monitoring.

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Spatio-temporal analysis of mental illness and the impact of marginalization-based factors: a case study of Ontario, Canada

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2020

Annals of GIS

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“…Research on alcohol misuse is greatly needed among Hispanic populations in general because studies suggest that the consequences of alcohol misuse are often more severe for Hispanics compared to non‐Hispanic Whites. Specifically, although Hispanics may be less likely to drink than non‐Hispanic Whites (Goings et al, 2019; Salas‐Wright et al, 2018), Hispanics who choose to drink, especially young Hispanic adults (Cano et al, 2015; Venegas, Cooper, Naylor, Hanson, & Blow, 2012), tend to consume higher volumes of alcohol and experience more alcohol‐related problems (e.g., liver disease, legal citations from drunk driving, aggression, loss of employment) than non‐Hispanic Whites (Mulia, Ye, Greenfield, & Zemore, 2009; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2013). Studies also show that Hispanic immigrants report lower rates of alcohol use than their U.S.‐born Hispanic counterparts (e.g., Greene & Maggs, 2018; Salas‐Wright et al, 2018)—where Hispanics from Puerto Rico and Mexico report the highest levels of alcohol use, and those from Cuba report the lowest (see NIAAA, 2018, for a breakdown by country).…”

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Alcohol use severity, depressive symptoms, and optimism among Hispanics: Examining the immigrant paradox in a serial mediation model

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Objective Hispanic immigrants exhibit more positive outcomes than U.S.‐born Hispanics across educational, psychological, and physical health indices, a phenomenon called the immigrant paradox. We examined the immigrant paradox in relation to alcohol use severity among Hispanic young adults while considering both positive (optimism) and negative (depressive symptoms) processes. Method Among 200 immigrant and U.S.‐born Hispanic young adults (Mage = 21.30; 49% male) in Arizona and Florida, we tested whether optimism and depressive symptoms statistically mediated the relationship between nativity and alcohol use severity. Specifically, we examined whether Hispanic immigrants reported greater optimism than their U.S.‐born counterparts, and whether such optimism was, in turn, associated with less depressive symptoms and thus lower alcohol use severity. Results Indirect effects were significant in hypothesized directions (nativity → optimism → depressive symptoms → alcohol use severity). Conclusions Both positive and negative psychological processes are important to consider when accounting for the immigrant paradox vis‐à‐vis alcohol use severity among Hispanic young adults.

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“…[1,2] Migrants' countries of origin, reasons for immigration, time spent in the new country of residence and personal situations vary, and their health has no universal pattern. Some migrant groups have better health than natives and lower mortality [3,4,5,6] and they purchase less prescribed drugs [7].…”

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Induced abortions by woman’s country of origin in Finland 2001–2014

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Scand J Public Health

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Aims: Understanding the differences in reproductive-health behaviours between native and migrant populations helps provide good reproductive-health services. We investigate the differences in induced abortion rates, pregnancy histories and use of contraceptives between native and migrant populations in Finland. Methods: The Finnish Register on Induced Abortions was linked with Population Register data from years 2001–2014 to identify first- and second-generation immigrants. The data included 142,708 induced abortions. Results: Abortion and contraceptive use varied between women of Finnish and foreign origins. Native women had a lower abortion rate than women born abroad. Women born in Somalia and India had the highest likelihood for having an abortion shortly after birth. The highest risk for having an abortion soon after previous induced abortion was among women born in Iran, Iraq, Somalia and former Yugoslavia. The risk for having more than two induced abortions was the highest for women born in Russia/the former Soviet Union and Estonia. Second-generation immigrants had a lower abortion rate than first-generation immigrants. Lack of contraceptive use prior to abortion was more common among women born abroad. Conclusion: There were differences in pregnancy histories and in the use of reliable contraceptive methods before an induced abortion by country of birth. The higher likelihood for abortion after a recent birth among first-generation immigrants highlights the need for more targeted counselling immediately after childbirth. Although the abortion rate is lower among second-generation immigrants, the neglect of contraceptive use calls for additional education in sexual and reproductive health.

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Immigrants and mental disorders in the united states: New evidence on the healthy migrant hypothesis

Abstract: Consistent with the healthy migrant hypothesis, immigrants are less likely to come from families with psychiatric problems, and those who migrate after childhood-when selection effects are most likely to be observed-have the lowest levels of psychiatric morbidity.

Cited by 58 publications

References 44 publications

Spatio-temporal analysis of mental illness and the impact of marginalization-based factors: a case study of Ontario, Canada

Spatio-temporal analysis of mental illness and the impact of marginalization-based factors: a case study of Ontario, Canada

Alcohol use severity, depressive symptoms, and optimism among Hispanics: Examining the immigrant paradox in a serial mediation model

Induced abortions by woman’s country of origin in Finland 2001–2014

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